US Bridges

Il 49 (fap 836) over Little Vermilion Riv

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 4 MI S of Homer · Structure no. 010028400000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 49 (fap 836) over Little Vermilion Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 49 (fap 836) over Little Vermilion Riv in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 49 (fap 836)
CrossesLittle Vermilion Riv
Location4 MI S of Homer
RouteState Highway 49
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.96628, -87.95739
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,717 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 49 (fap 836) over Little Vermilion Riv built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 49 (fap 836) over Little Vermilion Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does Il 49 (fap 836) over Little Vermilion Riv carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Il 49 (fap 836) over Little Vermilion Riv?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 49 (fap 836) over Little Vermilion Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.